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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO7 7JJ
For saleReduced £45k (−7.6%) on 10 OctListed 61 days
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**additional 0.5 acre plot (sts)** A rare opportunity to purchase a heavily extended three-bedroom semi-detached home situated in the ever-popular village of Great Bromley, offering excellent family accommodation together with the highly desirable benefit of an additional meadow extending to approximately 0.5 of an acre (sts).
The property opens into an entrance hallway with access to a cosy front-facing snug. There is also a generous formal living room.
To the rear is the impressive open-plan family space, created as part of the substantial extension and providing a fantastic area for both everyday family life and entertaining.
The well-appointed kitchen features attractive Shaker-style units, oak worktops and a stunning central island, opening directly into the family room.
This excellent space benefits from a roof lantern and bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden and patio, creating a superb connection between the house and garden.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the enclosed rear garden has been recently landscaped with a good-sized lawn and patio area.
A private gate from the garden provides direct access into the adjoining 0.5-acre meadow (sts), offering a fantastic additional area with numerous potential uses, including recreation, a children's play area or potentially keeping small animals, subject to any necessary consents.
The meadow also benefits from a useful cabin with lighting and solar panels. The property further benefits from driveway parking to the front and side, together with generous side access.
Offering substantial living accommodation, an impressive open-plan extension and the rare advantage of a large adjoining meadow, this is a versatile and highly appealing family home.
Property Setting: Great Bromley is a highly regarded village offering an appealing blend of countryside charm and everyday convenience, set to the north-east of Colchester and within easy reach of the Tendring Peninsula’s coastline.
Surrounded by attractive open farmland and well-regarded rural walks, the village enjoys a peaceful setting whilst remaining well placed for access to wider amenities and transport links.
The village itself supports a strong sense of community and offers a range of local amenities including a primary school, village hall, public house and parish church, making it particularly attractive to families and those seeking a more relaxed pace of life.
For broader day-to-day facilities, the nearby villages and market towns, together with Colchester, provide an extensive range of shopping, schooling and leisure opportunities.
Well positioned for convenient access towards Colchester, Manningtree and the A120, with mainline rail services available from both Colchester and Manningtree providing links to London Liverpool Street.
The surrounding area is also well placed for enjoying the nearby Essex coastline, with destinations such as Frinton, Walton and Mersea all within comfortable reach.
Combining a traditional village atmosphere with accessibility to both town and coast, Great Bromley remains a sought-after location for buyers looking to enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle without feeling isolated.
Important Information: Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - C Services - Mains Electric, Mains Water & Drainage / Oil heating Heating - Oil fired radiators Mobile Coverage: EE - 85% / Three - 82% / o2 - 75% / Vodafone - 74% (via Ofcom) Broadband Availability: Ultrafast broadband is available at this address (via Ofcom) Additional Land: The property includes approximately 0.5 acres of adjoining land.
The land is subject to an overage/uplift provision, which may become payable should planning permission be obtained and development take place.
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